Learn to Stop your Cravings

Stop Cravings using EFT 101

This article will deal with the basics of Emotion Freedom Techniques
(EFT) and how you can use it to stop cravings. Once you learn the
basic EFT process you'll be able to stop any food craving!


What is EFT ? EFT is an emotional version of acupuncture, except you
don't use needles, you use your fingertips to stimulate the energy
meridian points on your body. This is usually done with a tapping, or
rubbing motion.

EFT is based on the belief that the cause of all negative emotions is a
disruption in the body's energy system. This was initially discovered
by Albert Einstein in the 1920s. He proved that our bodies are
composed of energy. That being the case, it only makes sense to use
energy therapy to resolve problems within the body.

"Some day the medical profession will wake up and realize that
unresolved emotional issues are the main cause of 85% of all illnesses.
When they do, EFT will be one of their primary healing tools .... as it
is for me."
- Eric Robins, MD

"EFT never ceases to amaze me! The process is gentle and often
provides benefits where other methods fail"
- DR. R Vergini, MD

Let's jump right into the process.

First you'll need to find something that you're craving to eat.
Please get that item now before we start. For this demonstration
let's assume that you are craving a chocolate bar.

Step 1 - Measure the intensity of your craving for the chocolate bar.
On a scale of 0-10,0 being no craving and 10 being an extremely strong
craving, determine what your craving level is. For this test your
craving level should be at least a 5. If it's not, then either pick
something you crave more, or work yourself up to a higher level. How ?
Try smelling the chocolate. Now imagine how good it will taste. Do
this until your craving is at least a 5. Good, now make a mental note
of what your intensity is.

The Setup
Step 2 - With the finger tips of one hand; begin tapping on the side of
the other hand. Imagine dialing a phone with two fingers. You should
tap hard enough to feel it, but not so hard that it is uncomfortable.
You should tap on the part of the hand that would come in contact with
a board if you were doing a karate chop. It is called the karate chop
point and it is the fleshy part of your hand located about 1 inch below
the base of the pinky finger. Continue tapping on the karate chop
point and say the following affirmation 5 times.

Even though I crave this (you will use your food here), I totally
accept and love myself.

In our example you would say

Even though I crave this chocolate bar, I totally accept and love
myself.

Great! You have just finished the first step of The Basic Recipe. Now
it's time to move on to the next step, The Sequence.

The Sequence

Step 3 - The Sequence is very simple to do, first however you must
learn how to do the tapping correctly.

How to Tap

It is best to Tap with your dominant hand using the index and middle
fingers. Tap solidly, however never hard enough to cause pain or
discomfort. Tap about 7 times on each of the tapping points. If you
find yourself tapping about 5 or 9 times that is fine also. As you tap
repeat the following affirmation;

This (insert your food here.)

In our example "This chocolate bar"

The Points

Eyebrow: At the beginning of the eyebrow to one side of the nose.
Side of Eye: On the bone bordering the outside of the eye.
Under Eye: On the bone about 1 inch below the eye.
Under Nose: On the small area at the bottom of the nose and the top of
the upper lip.
Chin: Midway between the point of your chin and the bottom of your
lower lip
Collar Bone: The junction where the collarbone and the first rib meet.

Under the Arm: About 4 inches below the armpit.

Congratulations you now have completed round 1. Now it's time to
reassess you craving level. Determine the level that you now crave the
food you chose. Most people will notice an immediate drop in the
intensity level of their craving. If you were a 5 or 6, this process
might have lowered it to a 1 or a 2, or possibly even 0.

You can further lower your intensity level by repeating the above
process and changing the affirmations somewhat.

The new Step 2 affirmation would be "Even though I still have some of
this craving left I totally and completely love and accept myself"

The new step 3 affirmation would be

"Remaining (insert your food here) craving"

In our example "Remaining chocolate bar craving"


Great job! You have just completed EFT 101. You will easily learn this
process after doing it several times. In future newsletters I will be
covering using EFT for weight loss in more depth. Until then happy
tapping!

Wishing you a very happy New Year,
Bill and Mo


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